Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Medipol TÖMER courses are open to university students and applicants from outside the university.

You can register online, by email or in person during the announced registration period. Unless the Management Board requests additional documents, you must provide one passport-sized photograph, a copy of your identity card or passport, and proof of payment. To start your application, email [email protected]. 

Course and examination fees are set by the TÖMER Management Board for each academic term. For current fees and payment details, email [email protected]. 

Course and examination fees are set by the TÖMER Management Board for each academic term. For current fees and Applicants from abroad who have paid the course fee may receive an invitation letter upon request. The invitation letter fee is determined by the Management Board and credited towards the course fee. To apply, email [email protected] details, email [email protected]. 

If you can document that circumstances beyond your control prevent you from attending the course, your application will be assessed under the rules set by the Management Board. Send your request and reasons to [email protected]. Applying does not automatically entitle you to a refund or deferral.

General Turkish courses cover A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. For availability, target groups and admission requirements for special-purpose programmes such as Academic Turkish and Medical Turkish, email [email protected]. 

A course level lasts seven weeks. One Mid-Course Examination and one End-of-Course Examination are administered during the course. Teaching hours are listed below. These are total hours for each level and should not be confused with your weekly timetable.

For course start and end dates, follow the academic calendar and class timetable for the relevant academic year, together with announcements on the Medipol TÖMER website. For questions about your registered group, email [email protected]. 

For orientation dates and the programme, follow the academic calendar for the relevant academic year and announcements on the Medipol TÖMER website. For further information, email [email protected]. 

Check the timetable for your registered group and the relevant academic year for class days, times, instructors and classrooms. Also follow the academic calendar and current announcements on the Medipol TÖMER website. Send questions to [email protected]. 

Medipol TÖMER’s programme information includes face-to-face and online options, including synchronous and asynchronous learning. The delivery mode is determined separately for each group.

The duration of the intensive summer school, available course levels and registration dates are specified in the programme for the relevant academic year. Follow the academic calendar, class timetable and announcements on the Medipol TÖMER website.

The Yeni İstanbul Turkish teaching series is used as the course textbook. Books are not sold at Medipol TÖMER. Students must obtain their textbooks through other suppliers.

 Under the published Medipol TÖMER Teaching and Examination Directive, students must attend at least 70% of classes. For example, a course comprising 150 teaching hours requires attendance for at least 105 hours. For written confirmation of the attendance rules applicable to your group, email [email protected] .Students must obtain their textbooks through other suppliers.

No. Students who do not meet the attendance requirement cannot take the end-of-course examination and must repeat the course level. Fees for repeat courses are governed by the rules set by the Management Board. For questions about your attendance record, email [email protected]. 

Supporting documents for reasons such as illness, the death of a first- or second-degree relative, or an examination or official assignment at a public institution must be submitted to the Centre within three working days at the latest. Accepted excuses are taken into account when assessing attendance. Notify [email protected]  within the required period and ask how to submit your documents.

The examinations are the Turkish Proficiency Examination (TYS), Placement Examination (SBS), Mid-Course Examination (KAS) and End-of-Course Examination (KSS). SBS is used for placement, KAS for assessment during the course, KSS for achievement at the end of a level, and TYS to determine Turkish language proficiency.

Your starting level is determined by the SBS score ranges below. The examination covers reading, listening and writing; a speaking assessment may also be administered when necessary. To arrange an SBS appointment, email [email protected]. 

Under the Directive, at least one mid-course examination is administered at each level. It assesses reading, listening and writing and accounts for 20% of course achievement. Contact your course instructor for your group’s examination date and arrangements.

You must score at least 12 out of 25 in each of reading, listening, writing and speaking, and at least 60 out of 100 overall. An overall score of 60 alone is insufficient: the minimum score for every skill must also be met.

The mid-course examination carries a weight of 20% and the end-of-course examination 80%. For example, a student scoring 70 in the mid-course examination and 65 in the end-of-course examination has a weighted score of (70 × 0.20) + (65 × 0.80) = 66. The overall and individual skill thresholds for the end-of-course examination must also be met.

The minimum end-of-course examination score for each skill is 12/25. For example, even if your overall score is 70, a writing score of 11 means that you have not met the examination’s passing requirements. For questions about your result or to submit an objection, email [email protected].

Students who fail the end-of-course examination must repeat the same course level and pay the applicable fee. An automatic resit after failure is distinct from a make-up examination granted for an accepted excuse. For assistance with the process, email [email protected]. 

The end-of-course examination is held face to face except in exceptional circumstances. For certain programmes or in exceptional circumstances, it may be held online by decision of the Management Board. To confirm your examination format, email [email protected]. 

A student who does not attend the end-of-course examination without providing a valid excuse receives a score of zero. If you cannot attend, notify [email protected] without delay.

Submit your application and supporting documents within three working days of the reason arising or the examination date, at the latest. If your excuse is accepted, the date, time and venue of a make-up examination will be determined. Send your application to [email protected]. 

In TYS, reading, listening, writing and speaking are each scored out of 25, giving a total of 100.

For TYS dates and application requirements, follow the academic calendar for the relevant academic year and examination announcements on the Medipol TÖMER website. Send questions about applications and payment to [email protected]. Course start and end dates are not TYS dates.

No. Duration, number of tasks and arrangements depend on the examination type. Examination rules are provided in writing in advance. Check the website for candidate information and the guide for your examination.

Writing and speaking performances are scored using established rubrics by at least two assessors. A third assessor may be consulted when necessary. Reading and listening sections are marked using an answer key.

You may submit an objection in writing or by email within three working days of the result being announced, at the latest. Email [email protected]  with your full name, examination type, examination date and grounds for your objection. The objection is reviewed by an appointed committee of at least three members.

End-of-course certificates may be issued for B1 and higher levels. A1 and A2 certificates may be issued upon student request and in accordance with the Management Board’s rules. Send your request to [email protected]. 

Under the published TÖMER Directive, a TYS certificate is valid for two years from its date of issue. An expired certificate is renewed by taking the examination again. To apply, email [email protected]. 

An unexpired TYS certificate may be reissued with the same information following identity verification. Under the Directive, half of the current certificate fee is charged.

As a rule, examination fees are not refunded unless the Centre cancels the examination. Exceptions involving circumstances beyond the applicant’s control may be assessed by the Management Board. Send your request and supporting reasons to [email protected]. 

Yes. Accommodations for students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or specific learning needs are determined by the Management Board based on the student’s application, the relevant medical report and the committee’s opinion. To start the process and learn how to submit documents securely, email [email protected]. 

Medipol TÖMER offers Conversation, Cinema, Music, Storytelling, Traditional Turkish Culture and Arts clubs, as well as the “What Is the Patient Saying?” Medical Turkish and Clinical Communication Club. Follow the website for participation details and the current activity schedule.

Medical Turkish covers healthcare terminology, communication between patients and healthcare professionals, understanding specialist texts and professional communication tasks. For entry levels, available subject-specific groups and the timetable, email [email protected]. 

Send requests concerning adjustment to classes, learning, administrative procedures, accessibility or services to [email protected]. If you are objecting to an examination result, you must observe the three-working-day deadline.